As a member of the undergraduate admissions staff, the Admissions Counselor will work closely with the Admissions and Financial Aid team to implement recruitment and assessment activities in support of the University’s annual enrollment goals. Responsibilities include managing a recruitment territory and travel schedule, conducting group information sessions and interviews- virtual and in person, and evaluating admission and scholarship applications. Other duties will be assigned based on the selected candidate’s background skills, and professional experience.

The Admissions and Financial Aid division requires a high degree of teamwork and camaraderie in a rapid paced setting, empathy and care for high school students and their families, a sustainable level of energy and commitment, nuanced communication skills and creative problem-solving abilities. An ideal candidate possesses the emotional maturity to receive and provide constructive criticism, displays intellectual self-confidence and awareness for others, meets high level goals in a timely fashion, fosters a spirit of curiosity, and a belief in building community in and out of the office. A sense of humor and humility paired with grit, tenacity and grace are welcomed attributes as well.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes technology deftly in the workplace. Skill with Microsoft products and Slate CRM.

• Frequent correspondence with prospective students, their parents, secondary school personnel, alumni, and others, answering their questions and providing counsel about the admission process and W&L programs and opportunities.

• Interviews prospective students, both in-person and virtually, in a manner that both conveys the spirit of W&L while also meeting the student where they are in their life and college search.

• Conducts high-energy group information sessions, both in-person and virtually, to express the unique attributes of W&L and the admissions process at a highly selective institution.       

• Responsible for seasonal recruitment travel, typically in the fall and spring, for assigned geographic territory. Travel often consists of a combination of high school visits, college fairs, receptions, and information sessions, and requires flexibility, thoughtful planning, and ability to think on your feet.

• Detailed evaluation of application credentials and assessment of candidates for first-year and transfer admission and scholarship opportunities.

• Supports the logistics and execution of 5-8 recruitment events throughout the year, including Scholarship Competitions, Open Houses, and Counselor Fly-ins.

• Additional duties will be assigned, and may be in focused recruitment areas such as BIPOC, first-generation, or rural students based on the candidate’s background, interests, and prior professional expertise. 

Work Schedule: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and the willingness to commit to the position for a minimum of two years are required. Experience with Slate CRM is highly desirable. Strong communication and writing skills and demonstrated organizational abilities are expected. The successful candidate will be both willing and able to work as part of a successful admissions team, yet will be capable of creative self-direction. Preference will be given to candidates who are W&L alumni.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Resume and cover letter are required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

External Applicants: Application instructions for external applicants are located on the jobs.wlu.edu or here.

Current W&L Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Instructions are located at jobs.wlu.edu or here.

Physical Requirements:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and new employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Boosters are required. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.